Dried Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen Gansu Origin Traditional Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient 500g

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These sliced roots are sourced from Gansu Province and air-dried for herbal use. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or teas as part of traditional wellness routines. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) root slices from Gansu Province, a recognized codonopsis growing region
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a staple herb in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Air-dried whole root cut into convenient slices for decoction, soup, and tea preparation
• In TCM theory, sweet and neutral, traditionally associated with spleen and lung channels
• Sold as 500g of dried slices, suitable for home herbal cooking and seasonal tonics

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish exterior with a pale, slightly fibrous cut surface. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and the texture is firm yet slightly flexible. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light amber tone with a gentle, sweet, root-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions as part of traditional formulas
• Added to slow-cooked soups with poultry, pork, or vegetables
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea, alone or with goji and red dates
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge for seasonal nourishment

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used to support qi and is a common gentler alternative to ginseng in daily formulas. It is frequently paired with astragalus, goji berries, red dates, and Chinese yam in soups and decoctions. Traditionally associated with seasonal tonics in autumn and winter, it is also simmered into congee or steeped as a simple daily tea.

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